Blog dedicated to helping homeless, and others in need in Central Ohio through knitting, crocheting, and looming.

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Our mission is to warm those in need through knitting, crocheting, looming and quilting. Our NEW hand made items provide hope to those living outdoors and those in temporary shelters. We provide for Men, Women, and Children in Central Ohio all year long. Specific details available by clicking item specific tabs, or the Who we Help Tab. If you have further questions, please contact me via the contact form. ALL DONATIONS MUST INCLUDE A NOTE WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS.

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Bridge and Beyond, Behind the Scenes

Bridge and Beyond Behind the Scenes. Lots of B's in the title, after all today is April 2, the day for a B post for the A-Z Challenge.

As of the writing of this scheduled post, there have been 1448 published posts here on Bridge and Beyond. The blogs mission is caring for the homeless through knitting and crocheting. The first blog post was written on December 2, 2008. A few days later, one of our original participants, sunniefairy (Andrea), made our logo for us. The logo has remained these 9 years later and will continue to be our blog badge.

Originally I titled the blog as The Bridge Project, homeless living under the bridge was the first focus. As donations grew, which they did quickly...we were able to care for a shelter. As time went on, we continued to grow and added other shelters in need, schools in need and more. The name was change to Bridge and Beyond. We were helping those beyond the bridge, so it seemed appropriate.

We supplied knitted, and crocheted items such as hats, scarves, mittens, and slippers. Again with growth we added the personal care items, cotton washcloths, rain poncho's, afghans, and socks to our our donation list.

This is the first scarf I made and donated back in 2008, using up odds and ends of yarn in my stash.

Bunny (Lynda G) was the first person to donate. Her donation was received on December 9th, 2008. So, in a matter of 1 wk, we were on our way to being a "group". The power of one is truly awesome, and when people join ranks, great things can be accomplished. Bridge and Beyond has been a grass roots charity now for 8 years. If you knit or crochet, please help us. If you don't, tell a friend about us. AND, you can help without knitting or crocheting by donating personal care items and store bought socks. Each item we collect has a tab across the top of the blog with necessary information.

Interesting post Sandy. Many people helped over the past 9 years by the Power of One. Hopefully our good work can continue to help people on into the future. Thank you for your ongoing hard work and support of the Homeless in Ohio.It must be amazing to know how many people you have been able to help with what at one time was a mere idea that could or could not have succeeded, Thank you to all the people who have helped over the years.GOD BLESS THEM ALL AND GOD BLESS THE HOMELESS.Weather here went a little crazy yesterday. Winds of 50 mph, Temps of 84 degrees, storms with lightning and thunder last night. We had it all in one day I think.Happy spring everyone. marj in minnesota/ 50 degrees to start

Wow Marj, you really did have it all in one day weather wise. Winds can be very damaging, I hope everyone there is safe. We warmed up yesterday and I have 1 Daffodil blooming. It looks sorta pathetic out there by itself, and it's really tiny, sorta not fully developed...but it's there, hoping others will join it. It gives me hope! And right you are Marj so many people have helped over these years, so many good and kind people reaching out to others, I so believe in the good in people.

It was really a bit of surprise to me when I started going back to see when we began etc, I'd forgotten how long ago it was and how people were so willing right from the get go to jump on board with me. People are pretty cool! Crafters have big hearts.

Hi Sandy! I tried to comment yesterday but, for reason I couldn't from my phone. It's hard to believe it's been 9 years! LOL It's awesome to see how much Bridge and beyond has grown since then. So many giving their time and talents for people in need. Awesome! I've actually pulled out my yarn and needles again working on a pair of gloves.

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Where are You and Your Yarn From?

I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.